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Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the challenge of overgeneralizing when addressing health considerations for diverse populations?
Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the challenge of overgeneralizing when addressing health considerations for diverse populations?
- Providing the same dietary recommendations to all individuals regardless of their cultural backgrounds and traditional food practices.
- Recognizing the importance of income and income distribution as key determinants of health.
- Assuming all members of a specific racial group are at high risk for a particular genetic condition without considering individual health histories. (correct)
- Acknowledging that individuals within a group may have varying experiences and health needs.
How does the concept of 'target behaviour' fit into the process of achieving wellness?
How does the concept of 'target behaviour' fit into the process of achieving wellness?
- It focuses on understanding genetic predispositions to certain diseases.
- It involves choosing a specific health habit one wants to change. (correct)
- It requires identifying the social determinants of health.
- It emphasizes the importance of avoiding stereotypes when dealing with diverse populations.
Which of the following demonstrates the most comprehensive approach to addressing social determinants of health?
Which of the following demonstrates the most comprehensive approach to addressing social determinants of health?
- Creating a subsidized housing project in an area lacking access to healthcare services, prioritizing housing without considering access to health services.
- Developing an initiative that combines job training, placement services, and access to affordable healthcare to address unemployment and health service gaps. (correct)
- Implementing a program that solely focuses on providing access to healthy foods to combat food insecurity, without addressing income disparities.
- Establishing a community garden to improve food security, overlooking the broader issues of income, employment, and healthcare access that affect the residents.
In the context of behaviour change, what is the primary role of visualization?
In the context of behaviour change, what is the primary role of visualization?
What is the most accurate progression, chronologically, of the definition of health?
What is the most accurate progression, chronologically, of the definition of health?
Which of the following scenarios most clearly illustrates the principle of not stereotyping when considering health considerations for diverse populations?
Which of the following scenarios most clearly illustrates the principle of not stereotyping when considering health considerations for diverse populations?
An individual is contemplating adopting a new exercise routine to improve their physical health. According to the steps towards reaching wellness, what should be their immediate next step after examining their current health habits?
An individual is contemplating adopting a new exercise routine to improve their physical health. According to the steps towards reaching wellness, what should be their immediate next step after examining their current health habits?
Which scenario demonstrates the most effective use of role models in promoting health behaviour change?
Which scenario demonstrates the most effective use of role models in promoting health behaviour change?
Flashcards
Defining Health
Defining Health
Overall condition of a person's body, including physical, social, intellectual, and emotional dimensions.
Social Determinants of Health
Social Determinants of Health
Factors like income, job security, and food access that significantly impact health outcomes.
Health Considerations for Diverse Populations
Health Considerations for Diverse Populations
Disparities in health status and access to healthcare among different racial and ethnic groups.
Wellness
Wellness
Active process of adopting patterns to improve health and happiness.
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Achieving Wellness Requires
Achieving Wellness Requires
Knowledge, self-awareness, motivation, and effort.
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Factors that influence health
Factors that influence health
Health habits, heredity, environment, and health care access.
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Target Behaviour
Target Behaviour
Habits you aim to change for better health
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Visualization
Visualization
Using mental imagery to increase confidence.
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- Kinesiology 1113's Chapter 1 is dated January 8, 2025 and titled Taking Charge of Your Health
Defining Health
- Health started as the absence of disease
- Health was further defined as overall condition of a person's body
- Health then moved into the different dimensions of health and the idea of wellness
Social Determinants of Health
- Income and income distribution are key factors
- Unemployment and job security are key factors
- Employment and working conditions are key factors
- Food insecurity is a key factor
- Housing is a key factor
- Health services is a key factor
- Race is a key factor
- Disability is a key factor
Health Considerations for Diverse Populations
- Common goals for diverse populations include eating well, exercising, and managing stress
- Common goals for diverse populations include knowing how to use the healthcare system
- Common goals for diverse populations include knowing to protect yourself from cancers and heart disease
- Differences are predispositions to genetic health concerns
- Differences are the way we grew up (social determinants of health)
- Two things to be mindful of are not stereotyping or talking about people as groups because everyone is their own individual with their own experiences
- Two things to be mindful of are not overgeneralizing or ignoring the diversity of groups although they may be grouped together
Achieving Wellness Requires
- Knowledge
- Self-awareness
- Motivation
- Effort
Factors That Influence Health
- Health habits
- Heredity and family history
- The environment
- And access to health care
Steps Towards Reaching Wellness
- Cultivate healthy behaviours and work to overcome unhealthy ones
- The wellness process is long and often difficult
- Experience benefits of wellness like more energy, appreciation, curiosity, and higher quality of life
Getting Serious About Your Health Requires
- Examining your own health habits
- Choosing a target behaviour
- Learning about your target behaviour, current risks and benefits
- Finding help, especially when deeply rooted or if you don't know where to start
Building Motivation to Change Requires
- Examining the pros/cons of changing a behaviour
- Boosting self-confidence through visualization, self-talk, and role models/other people of support
- Identity barriers to overcome change
Dealing with Relapse
- Relapse will likely happen
- Most people make several attempts at change before it's successful
- Forgive yourself, give credit for the progress made, and move on while learning from the experience
Creating a Personalized Plan
- Monitor your behaviour and gather data
- Analyze the data and identify patterns
- Be SMART about goal setting
- Devise a plan of action
- And make a personal contract
Staying With It
- A key factor is social influences
- A key factor is levels of motivation and commitment
- A key factor is choice of techniques and level of effort
Making Changes in Your World
- You can't control things like genetics, health care, and the environment
- You can create an environment that supports your wellness and others
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